programming

1 of 2

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

programming

2 of 2

present participle of program entry 2

Examples of programming in a Sentence

Noun

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The award and Rhodes’ book project are not linked, though both form part of Belmond’s cultural programming in the city this week. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

The New York State Board of Elections said the problems with the machines were the result of a late programming change in one municipality. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Netflix already uses algorithms to suggest content based on things that are rather unique — such as pitching different types of programming based on which types of programming tend to perform best at different times of day. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Many stations have gone under, replaced by Spanish-language or religious programming. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming
• programming language

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs